The main axis of a diatomic molecule is $Z$. The orbitals $p_{x}$ and $p_{y}$ overlap to form:

  • A
    $\pi$-molecular orbital
  • B
    $\sigma$-molecular orbital
  • C
    $\delta$-molecular orbital
  • D
    No bond is formed

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The number of species from the following which are paramagnetic and with bond order equal to $1$ is:
$H_2, He_2^{+}, O_2^{+}, N_2^{2-}, O_2^{2-}, F_2, Ne_2^{+}, B_2$

Match each of the diatomic molecules in Column $I$ with its property / properties in Column $II$.
Column $I$ Column $II$
$(A)$ $B_2$ $(p)$ Paramagnetic
$(B)$ $N_2$ $(q)$ Undergoes oxidation
$(C)$ $O_2^{-}$ $(r)$ Undergoes reduction
$(D)$ $O_2$ $(s)$ Bond order $\geq 2$
$(t)$ Mixing of '$s$' and '$p$' orbitals

The bond lengths of diatomic molecules of elements $X$,$Y$ and $Z$ respectively are $143 \text{ pm}$,$110 \text{ pm}$ and $121 \text{ pm}$. The atomic numbers of $X$,$Y$ and $Z$ respectively are:

What is the bond order of the $Be_{2}$ molecule?

The correct order of bond orders of $C_{2}^{2-}$,$N_{2}^{2-}$,and $O_{2}^{2-}$ is,respectively.

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